Guus Hiddink has seen Chelsea knocked out of the Champions League and FA Cup (Picture: Getty)

Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink has finally admitted that they aren’t going to qualify for the Champions League.

Defeats to Paris Saint-Germain and Everton have seen the Blues knocked out of the FA Cup and the Champions League.

‘It’s difficult for Chelsea to get where we were dreaming of in December, trying to get fourth place – that’s impossible,’ said the 69-year-old.

‘We have to face the facts now, being out of the FA Cup and the Champions League, there are other circumstances – particularly after the international break – where younger players might get a chance, without guarantees.

‘They’ll have to knock on the door. Probably, they’ll get more chances.’

This could be good news for the likes of Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Bertrand Traore, who have been pushing to be more involved in the first team this season.